Good Gear Guide - R18 RSS feedhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/tag/r18_1/en-auMon, 07 Mar 2011 10:59:00 +1100R18+ games rating decision due Julyhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/378856/r18_games_rating_decision_due_july/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedA decision on the introduction of an R18+ rating for computer games could arrive as soon as July, the Minister for Justice, Brendan O’Connor, has said.Tim LohmanMon, 07 Mar 2011 10:59:00 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/378856/r18_games_rating_decision_due_july/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedAttorney-General overwhelmed by support for R18+ games classificationhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/369850/attorney-general_overwhelmed_by_support_r18_games_classification/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedSome 98.2 per cent of individual submissions responding to the federal government’s R18+ computer games classification discussion paper support the introduction of an adult rating for games, according to the Attorney-General’s Department.Tim LohmanWed, 01 Dec 2010 14:12:00 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/369850/attorney-general_overwhelmed_by_support_r18_games_classification/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedAbbott pledges R18+ gaming reviewhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/356712/abbott_pledges_r18_gaming_review/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedOpposition Leader Tony Abbott tonight said he would be happy to examine the issue of an R18+ classification rating for video games if the Coalition won the upcoming Federal Election, although he admitted he did not know there had been a debate on the issue.Renai LeMayThu, 12 Aug 2010 08:51:00 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/356712/abbott_pledges_r18_gaming_review/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedIn Pictures: Zombie gamers re-infest Sydney http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/slideshow/341578/pictures-zombie-gamers-re-infest-sydney/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedGamers dress as zombies to raise awareness about the lack of an R18+ rating for video games in AustraliaDarren PauliWed, 31 Mar 2010 12:52:00 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/slideshow/341578/pictures-zombie-gamers-re-infest-sydney/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedZombie protestors infest Sydney to support violent video gameshttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/slideshow/339842/zombie-protestors-infest-sydney-support-violent-video-games/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedGamers will dress as zombies to raise awareness about the lack of an R18+ rating for video games in AustraliaDarren PauliWed, 17 Mar 2010 09:01:00 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/slideshow/339842/zombie-protestors-infest-sydney-support-violent-video-games/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedStudy 'proves' that violent video games make kids aggressivehttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/337926/study_proves_violent_video_games_make_kids_aggressive/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedA study published in the March 2010 issue of Psychological Bulletin claims that it proves a connection between violent video games and aggressive children. Study leader Professor Craig Anderson of Iowa State University said, "exposure to violent video games increases the likelihood of aggressive behavior in both short-term and long-term contexts. Such exposure also increases aggressive thinking and aggressive affect, and decreases prosocial behavior."AJ GlasserTue, 02 Mar 2010 06:59:00 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/337926/study_proves_violent_video_games_make_kids_aggressive/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeed